EU to Propose Sanctions Including Trade Restrictions and Arms Embargo on Israel Over Gaza Violations at July 15 Meeting

A forthcoming review of the European Union-Israel Association Agreement has found indications that Israel violated the agreement's human rights provisions through its military actions in Gaza. The EU's diplomatic service described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as catastrophic and confirmed that Israel's conduct breached its obligations under the agreement. EU foreign ministers are scheduled to debate the review and discuss possible responses at a meeting in Brussels on July 15, 2025. The European Union is preparing to present a list of five potential punitive measures against Israel, which may include trade restrictions, sanctions targeting Israeli officials and settlers, suspension of the partnership agreement, and a possible arms embargo. However, deep divisions among EU member states make consensus on imposing these measures uncertain. Israeli authorities have condemned the proposed sanctions as "outrageous."